The Jasiri Ladies on News Central discussed the recent controversy at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, following the resignation of Speaker Mojisola Meranda on Monday.
Meranda stepped down after a crisis emerged when she took over as Speaker, replacing Mudashiru Obasa, who had been impeached. During Monday’s plenary session, she was re-elected as Deputy Speaker.
During their discussion, Tolu, Lolo1, Katherine, and Blessings pointed out that her resignation reflects the gender inequality present in Nigerian politics.
The Ladies expressed concerns about the difficulties women face in leadership roles, suggesting that if a man had been in the same position, the response might have been different. They argued that women in politics often receive less support and encounter greater resistance.
They also discussed how Women’s Month and International Women’s Day bring public statements about gender equality, yet in reality, many institutions do not genuinely support women in leadership.
The panel noted that cultural, religious, and societal norms continue to create obstacles for women, particularly in politics, where they often face pressure to step down or are excluded from decision-making positions.
The Jasiri Ladies on News Central discussed the recent controversy at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, following the resignation of Speaker Mojisola Meranda on Monday.
Meranda stepped down after a crisis emerged when she took over as Speaker, replacing Mudashiru Obasa, who had been impeached. During Monday’s plenary session, she was re-elected as Deputy Speaker.
During their discussion, Tolu, Lolo1, Katherine, and Blessings pointed out that her resignation reflects the gender inequality present in Nigerian politics.
The Ladies expressed concerns about the difficulties women face in leadership roles, suggesting that if a man had been in the same position, the response might have been different. They argued that women in politics often receive less support and encounter greater resistance.
They also discussed how Women’s Month and International Women’s Day bring public statements about gender equality, yet in reality, many institutions do not genuinely support women in leadership.
The panel noted that cultural, religious, and societal norms continue to create obstacles for women, particularly in politics, where they often face pressure to step down or are excluded from decision-making positions.
